Therapists in 97223

If I were to ask you to describe your life briefly right now, what would come to mind? We might love to say "whole, complete, and living my best life". Yet, when we have a moment to reflect further, it may sound more like "stressed, anxious, or just trying to make it all work out". It is normal to feel avoidant or anxious when going through something hard. Clients find me here when seeking support for security in an uncertain time in order to feel safe and secure inside.

Whatever you're facing, I'll help: Depression, anxiety, grief, pain, sleep problems, health issues, relationship struggles, trauma, stress, or desire for personal growth. Just be yourself. I provide safety and acceptance to explore difficult situations, thoughts, and emotions. I interact. I offer information and insights. I listen intently. People say I get to the heart of the matter quickly and concisely. You'll learn skills to better manage life. Couples often need a third party to see issues and change what isn't working. If you're willing to take a new look, I'll help figure out how to make the relationship work.

My style in working with clients is positive and direct. I believe wholeheartedly in the possibility of change, and that the deepest, most powerful change starts on the inside. As our core beliefs, patterns and awareness shifts, life on the outside begins to reflect those internal changes, resulting in greater satisfaction and meaning. My approach involves working in partnership with clients, using the counseling relationship as a catalist on the journey to healing and growth, both individually and in relationships.

If you are looking for confidential, professional and respectful counseling, you have come to the right place. If you have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship or family struggles... our group of qualified therapists will work with you on improving areas of your life so you gain control. Our goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. We will work with you to better understand and resolve challenges in your life and help you discover what may be holding you back from experiencing a fulfilling and meaningful life.

I have had the privilege of witnessing people undergo the slow, extremely subtle and remarkable journey of healing and self-transformation. This process of psychological growth is astoundingly complex, multilayered, circular and even mysteriously numinous in its unfolding. My philosophy as a therapist is primarily on core transformation rather than merely symptom management and needless to say, I strongly believe in the centrality of the therapeutic relationship as a significant healing agent. Moving towards our wholeness necessitates the courage to first move into the wounded parts that we all have as members of the human species.

Life can hurt. Set-backs, emotional pain, social awkwardness, fear of anger, shame or rejection can block that which we desire most-loving nurturing relationships, affirmation from others, and self-valuing. I have been helping individuals and couples better achieve those desires for 40+ years. I bring a long history of a variety of skills to a mutually created process.

Welcome to my psychology practice. Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, relationship stress, or distress due to constant heavy demands in your daily life? In the therapy relationship, I journey alongside my clients as a partner in thought and a companion in healing and recovery, toward empowerment and more confident living and relating. Our struggles invite us to grow. We don't have to be sick to get better. I also have a specialty in treatment of eating disorders, with a focus on understanding how relationships in the real world impact internal relationships with one's body and with food.

You “can’t take it anymore”! You're at a crossroad or hit a wall. You’ve been trying and trying to fix it… that constant source of frustration, disappointment, and heartache. You’ve been trying to make it right, make it better, make it go away, make it work! What seems natural and easy to others is allusive, confusing, discouraging and overwhelming to you. It’s time for a change. It’s within the dynamic of human relationship where we become who we’re meant to be, do what we’re designed to do, and arrive at our destinations of longing. The greatest healing, growth, and success result from human connection.

Sometimes life doesn’t seem to make any sense. The things we thought defined us don’t quite fit the same way they used to. The goals, dreams, and aspirations that used to motivate us just aren’t moving us like before. Even though on the surface things may seem “fine” to most other people, we know that in reality, we’re struggling to get by and long to feel truly connected to the lives we have. We get tired of feeling empty, we get tired of feeling overwhelmed, and sometimes we get tired of feeling altogether.

Our human spirit is geared toward resiliency and we have an incredible amount of personal resources available to us that can help us to overcome hardships, we just need to discover them. It is my goal, to help you discover these resources and to improve your quality of life as a result. I seek to create a safe space for my clients, free from judgement where you are able to explore your deepest values and goals. Together we can help you determine what aspects of your life are working well for you and which areas in your life you would like to fine tune in order to bring an increased sense of well-being and peace.

As we all continue to navigate life's transitions and changes, we eventually find ourselves needing guidance and support along the way. Whether you or someone you know is currently thriving or struggling in life, deciding to seek therapy can often be a helpful, rewarding, and life-changing experience. Finding and choosing a therapist, however, could be challenging and overwhelming. Not only must practical matters be considered, such as fees and scheduling, so must the therapist's style, approach, and qualifications. In other words, it has to be a "good fit" and it must "feel right."

Beginning the counseling process can be intimidating. I aim to provide clients with a safe and neutral space to share their story and feel wholly accepted without judgment. I believe that inviting the vulnerable parts of ourselves to be seen, heard, and cared for can lay the groundwork for effective therapy. By exploring past and present experiences, thoughts, and feelings, we can identify and alleviate barriers that are preventing you from living the life you desire.

Welcome. If you are reading this I am guessing something isn't working in your life. You may be depressed, anxious, overwhelmed, scared, or shut down. You may not know how to communicate your needs to your partner, or deal with your own complicated emotions. Perhaps you are going through a divorce or other life transition. Life is full of twists and turns, many are unexpected and can throw a person off balance. It's ok. This is normal. The truth is that you don't have to do it alone. There is hope! You can find the way back to finding balance in life, work, and love.

I work with couples in crisis and individuals facing depression, life transitions, and/or other life challenges. I understand that finding a therapist can feel daunting so I offer an initial, free twenty minute phone consultation. This can help you decide if I may be a good fit for you at this time. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Relational Life Method Therapist, and an Advanced Trained Gottman Counselor, we'll work side by side to move from gridlock or pain towards more genuine connection and joy. I have helped hundreds of clients in the past decade. I look forward to connecting!

That constant nagging voice of “Am I good enough?” is ever present. Feeling pulled to please everyone, you are worn down. From the outside, it looks like you’ve got it together! On the inside, you’re stressed, doubting yourself, and wondering if you can feel true joy again. You don’t know where to begin to change things and worry about failing, so you don’t do anything. Questioning if you even deserve to feel better, you are left feeling stuck and alone in this cave of overwhelm, while life keeps going on without you.

I provide useful and in-depth psychotherapy in Connecticut, New York, Oregon, & California. People are in a constant developmental process, whereby symptoms are signs of ongoing struggles to sort through past experiences while organizing oneself in present living. Depression, anxiety, & personality traits are markers of this process. Therapy with me would seek to aid in your understanding of how & why you live the way you do, and hopefully lead to change. My hope is that we can find a way for you to live more fully and for problems to be comprehensively understood, formulated and articulated, and resolved in a sustained way.

My clients are motivated to live life to their fullest potential, and I feel privileged to support them in exploring the life struggles that are inhibiting their positive growth and teach them the coping skills that can help them progress to the best of their ability. I offer compassionate professional counseling to individuals utilizing an eclectic approach which draws on multiple theoretical orientations and techniques which are personally tailored to each client.

Since you are reading this profile, you are likely feeling a need for change. Fortunately, it is unnecessary to live life with fear, confusion, or loneliness. Just because you can't see how to get there doesn't mean it can't be done. I would be honored to walk this path of healing with you. Borrow from my hope and experience that things CAN be different. Whatever block you may be experiencing is simply a signal that your body and mind wants to heal. Together we can interpret those signals and create a healing dialogue.

I understand that life gets messy and has its challenges. Living with stress, depression, and low self-esteem can be overwhelming and sometimes can make you feel stuck. My goal as a counselor is to walk alongside my clients and show them that they have the power to turn things around and make their lives better. I will provide a safe place for my clients to explore their struggles and learn new, healthy tools, and coping skills. I have experience working with children, foster children, parents, foster parents, and I am committed to showing all clients they have the strength to work through difficult challenges.